Hasan Khan to lead Pakistan Under-19s at World Cup

LAHORE - Pakistan have selected a 15-member squad for the Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand which begins in January 2018. The squad, which also includes five reserve players, will be captained by Hasan Khan. A left-arm spin bowler, Hasan was one of Pakistan's brightest young prospects in last year's Pakistan Super League, playing for Quetta Gladiators.

Before the World Cup, the team will play a three-match ODI series against Australia, with the games to be played on December 27, 29, and 31. After that, they will also play two ODIs against New Zealand in January - on the 3rd and 5th. The squad was selected by the PCB's junior selection committee, headed by Basit Ali, and will depart for Australia on December 21. Their World Cup campaign begins on January 13 with a game against Afghanistan.